Author: Flyover State Creative Guide
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Skip the Mid-life Crisis and add some creativity to classic ‘Granny Hobbies’
As a 30-something, I’ve read countless articles blaming my generation for single-handedly killing everything from fabric softener to golf. The latest on this list of slain capitalist deities is the ‘Mid-life crisis’. It is said that people around my age are skipping it and going right to the ‘Granny Hobby’ stage. Regardless of your age,…
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Review
This sculpture garden is the icing on the cake for any art-lover visiting the Twin Cities. Although its curated gardens contrast with the wildness of other sculpture gardens like Franconia Sculpture Park, it remains a Twin Cities icon. This iconic sculpture garden is chock full of iconic works of art that helps define Walker Art…
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Beginner-Friendly Things You Can Do to Become A Better Artist
Sometimes it feels like you’ve hit a wall on your art journey. You practice and practice, but your art still doesn’t turn out how you’d like it to. But don’t fear, because this blog outlines a few practical and simple tips you can use to become a better artist. We’ll cover a couple of techniques…
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Art from the 2024 St. Paul Art Crawl
I try to support the artists who’s art I connect with most when I go to events. Here’s a ‘haul’ of artwork I bought from the 2024 St Paul Art Crawl. Check out these artists amazing work. This artist’s body of work has many cute and humorous animals. Her creative work is worth checking out!…
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Explore the St Paul Artist Lofts with Our St Paul Art Crawl Guide
Twice a year you can explore the artist lofts in St Paul during the St Paul Art Crawl! Artists open up their studios and spaces to the public. It’s a great opportunity to explore not only the artist lofts themselves, but the area and small businesses around them too! Use this handy St. Paul Art…
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Franconia Sculpture Park Review
Franconia Sculpture Park exudes a feel reminiscent of Lewis Caroll’s Alices’ Adventures in Wonderland. Located in Shafer Minnesota, It covers 50 acres, and is home to dozens of sculptures. The park’s location adds to this sense of wonder, by being off the beaten path just enough to give it a ‘hidden gem’ quality. Read this…
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3 Exercises to Help with Perfectionism for Artists
Perfectionism for artists assumes the role of a formidable gatekeeper obstructing the path to artistic progress. At any time during your artistic journey, perfectionism may rear its head. It can be an intimidating force, stopping you from ever starting that artwork you’ve been meticulously planning for weeks. It can also surface mid-process and keep you…